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Orange County Community College, also known as SUNY Orange or OCCC, is a SUNY associated, two-year college located in Middletown, New York, United States. The college was founded in 1950. OCCC was the first community college to plan and co-sponsor with the local chambers of commerce, a business institute in 1982. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
SUNY Orange’s athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams including volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis. The sports teams are nicknamed the Colts and they compete in the Mid-Hudson Conference. The college is home to several student clubs and organizations including the Anime Club, Martial Arts Club, Little India, and Masters of the Elements.
Orange County Community College can be found in Middletown, NY (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Orange County Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Orange County Community College are in nutrition and exercise therapy and liberal arts.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Orange County Community College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 6,602 students were enrolled in Orange County Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Orange County Community College
115 South St
Middletown, NY 10940
General Phone: (845) 344-6222
http://www.orange.cc.ny.us/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 254 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 107 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 85 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 35 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 24 | occupational therapist assistant, rehabilitation |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering | 16 | engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | information science, computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | teacher aide |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care management |
| Media | 6 | printing equipment operation |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical office management |
| Music | 3 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Orange County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 655 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Orange County Community College had a total enrollment of 6,602 students (4,284 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Middletown, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,648 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,948 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Orange County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 287600)
Orange County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $81,873 | 18 | $80,216 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $65,924 | 15 | $67,210 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $56,354 | 26 | $55,089 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $47,376 | 24 | $45,384 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $65,166 | 83 | $59,922 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Basketball | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Orange County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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